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08-18-2020 06:50 AM
I am trying to enable windows hello face on my new pavilion cs3073cl but its saying that its unavailable and it couldn't find a compatible camera. I have an HP wide vision HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphone.
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08-18-2020 07:24 AM
Windows Hello facial recognition requires the high-grade IR camera.
Unfortunately, the HD camera won't work for facial recognition.
References
Known Solutions:
HP PCs - Troubleshooting Windows Hello Face Recognition
Microsoft - Learn about Windows Hello and set it up
Method - Check your computer to find the type of camera
Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager
Open Category Cameras
Method – Check Settings for “Windows Hello Face”
Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options
If Windows Hello is not available, you will see a message:
Windows Hello Face
This options is currently unavailable - click to learn more
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08-18-2020 07:24 AM
Windows Hello facial recognition requires the high-grade IR camera.
Unfortunately, the HD camera won't work for facial recognition.
References
Known Solutions:
HP PCs - Troubleshooting Windows Hello Face Recognition
Microsoft - Learn about Windows Hello and set it up
Method - Check your computer to find the type of camera
Control Panel > icon view > Device Manager
Open Category Cameras
Method – Check Settings for “Windows Hello Face”
Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options
If Windows Hello is not available, you will see a message:
Windows Hello Face
This options is currently unavailable - click to learn more
Device Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Device - Solve Problems
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
Thank you for participating in our HP Community.
We are a world community of volunteers dedicated to supporting HP technology
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Answered? Click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it.